Black Arts MKE Inc
To increase the availability and quality of african American arts and culture.
Black Arts MKE Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $628,911
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $826,977
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $914,581
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Black Arts MKE Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Chamber Theater Milwaukee, WI | Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Lights! Camera! Soul! | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,911 | $826,977 | $914,581 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $770,425 | $841,774 | $955,908 | — | — | $723 |
| 2022 | $872,334 | $815,509 | $722,095 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $700,510 | $695,804 | $370,530 | $15,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $374,038 | $372,865 | $194,287 | — | — | — |
About Black Arts MKE Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Arts MKE Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $629K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Arts MKE Inc is led by Barbara Wanzo, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Wanzo
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory L. Nettles
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grady L. Crosby
Finance Chair
Treasurer → Finance Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Wesley
Governance Chair
Director → Governance Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Herd-Barber
Program Chair
Director → Program Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Bly
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric L. Conley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Prince
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christopher Rowland (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan M. Prince Ph D. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony E. Woods (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Black Arts MKE Inc
How large is Black Arts MKE Inc?
Black Arts MKE Inc reported $629K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $827K.
What is Black Arts MKE Inc?
Black Arts MKE Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $629K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Arts MKE Inc operate?
Black Arts MKE Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Black Arts MKE Inc's EIN?
Black Arts MKE Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1889202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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